Feds, states announce major action against get rich quick schemes - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

envision · 07-02-2009, 06:26 AM

You'll find several "good friends" listed:
Google Money Tree, Grants For You Now, ...
FTC Cracks Down on Scammers Trying to Take Advantage of the Economic Downturn

Mindboggling numbers:
"John Beck/Mentoring of America, two principals, and three purported "inventors" marketed three get-rich-quick schemes, duping hundreds of thousands of consumers into paying approximately $300 million."

jamman · 07-02-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by envision

Penbrook Productions, run by Michael Allen Brooks, promoted a work-at-home scheme
online that used spokesperson “Angela Penbrook,” and charged $197 for the opportunity to become a “certified” rebate processor, earning as much as $225 per hour. According to the FTC complaint, after purchasing, consumers discovered that the work-at-home “opportunity” had nothing to do with processing rebates, but merely instructed the consumers about becoming an affiliate marketer.

I lol'd

zeroglory · 07-02-2009, 09:59 AM

Don't make outrageous promises. Oh wait, that would f*ck my business model too.

mihnea007 · 07-02-2009, 10:31 AM

YouTube - Don't Talk to Cops, Part 1

chatmasta · 07-02-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mihnea007

YouTube - Don't Talk to Cops, Part 1

What movie is your sig from?

gravearc · 07-02-2009, 03:58 PM

Hah, reading that press release gave me ideas to market shit.

HarveyJ · 07-02-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gravearc

Hah, reading that press release gave me ideas to market shit.

"Been ripped off? Find out how the scammers scammed you!" ebook?

gravearc · 07-03-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HarveyJ

"Been ripped off? Find out how the scammers scammed you!" ebook?

More like, "Tired of getting scammed? Sign up for our scam protection service; Free Trial! ($80 weekly after 24 hrs)

Nostalgae · 07-29-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chatmasta

What movie is your sig from?

Looks like David Duchovny in the opening of Showtime's "Californication."

All this news about cracking down and stuff may help calm people's fears of "scams" and keep those credit cards a little looser?

nmwando · 07-29-2009, 11:47 PM

I am not mentally sick but "charged $197 for the opportunity to become a “certified” rebate processor, earning as much as $225 per hour" now that is just plain fucking funny. People actually sign up for that stuff.. hahahhaha

I love the john Beck stuff though.. nothing gets me going than an informercial producing money mak.. ahem** whats the fancy wickedfire name for this.. oh sry Biz ops . I love those informercials.

bprimeelite · 07-30-2009, 10:24 AM

In my opinion if they do away with this then the feds also need to do away with every other scheme almost every major retailer uses to make you think you are getting a lot more than you paid for. Even the man Billy Mays pushed products that were scammy as they hooked you in with the first item then right when you are paying you have to pay $50 for shipping and handling. If you are going to regulate one thing you have to regulate them all. With those books it is like any other, some have good info and others suck thats why you read legit reviews.

newbyr · 07-31-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bprimeelite

Even the man Billy Mays pushed products that were scammy as they hooked you in with the first item then right when you are paying you have to pay $50 for shipping and handling. If you are going to regulate one thing you have to regulate them all. With those books it is like any other, some have good info and others suck thats why you read legit reviews.

Billy DEAD

Let's give him some respect!!!

supersundas · 08-16-2009, 02:58 AM

Yo mighty putty worked for me!

RIP Billy Mays

CorrectAD · 08-16-2009, 03:38 AM

might be a good time to do something like this:

20k per month using this system

NormanNormal · 08-18-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bprimeelite

In my opinion if they do away with this then the feds also need to do away with every other scheme almost every major retailer uses to make you think you are getting a lot more than you paid for. Even the man Billy Mays pushed products that were scammy as they hooked you in with the first item then right when you are paying you have to pay $50 for shipping and handling. If you are going to regulate one thing you have to regulate them all. With those books it is like any other, some have good info and others suck thats why you read legit reviews.

I want to see an example of this. You are trashing billys good name for no reason. It's widely known that Billy and his people were some of the pioneers who put a stop to this practice and brought some honesty to the industry. Back up your claims.

Jon DeMarco · 08-19-2009, 07:42 PM

I think he wasn't so much taking a shot at Billy, rather a shot at infomercials in general and Billy was just popular enough to enter into his mind at the time of writing. In any case...*stops to read more of the article*

OMG!!!! I was JUST THINKING TO MYSELF "If this is the case I wonder when the Feds are going to catch Jeff Paul's ass for his shortcut to internet millions infomercial" and then i read....

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he defendants marketed “John Beck’s Free & Clear Real Estate System,” “John Alexander’s Real Estate Riches in 14 Days,” and “Jeff Paul’s Shortcuts to Internet Millions.” The defendants allegedly made false and unsubstantiated claims about potential earnings for users of these systems. They used frequently aired infomercials to sell the systems for $39.95 and then contacted the purchasers via telemarketing to offer “personal coaching services,” which cost several thousand dollars and purportedly would enhance their ability to earn money quickly and easily using the systems.

LOL!!! Damn..poor Jeff, but if this is the case...why did I see his infomercial on TV last night? (seriously). *point to ponder*

behnk01 · 11-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Sure makes us look like saints doesn't it? Maybe further down the line they'll out all their friends, and resources such as wickedfire as a plea bargain. You all wouldn't be laughing when you get dragged into that mess. Don't shit where you eat. Stop trying to become a one week rich kid.

blue141 · 11-13-2009, 01:20 AM

Oh, wait, only the federal government is allowed to run a scam...i.e. the illegal tax system....quit competing with the government!

iprofit · 11-21-2009, 06:05 AM

Why does everyone hate us so much, lol and everyone ask why we are the only venture that is not considered a profession

amateursurgeon · 11-22-2009, 12:03 PM

I see they're suing Jeff Paul again - that man's amazing. How on earth does he stay out of jail??

smaxor · 11-24-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by amateursurgeon

I see they're suing Jeff Paul again - that man's amazing. How on earth does he stay out of jail??

Heard he settled for not much money relative to what was made.

SandnSurf · 11-24-2009, 04:07 PM

Jim Edwards interviews the FTC Assistant Deputy re: IM

Q&A With FTC Re: Bloggers, Affiliates, Advertisers & More

comedygirl24 · 12-14-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SandnSurf

Jim Edwards interviews the FTC Assistant Deputy re: IM

Q&A With FTC Re: Bloggers, Affiliates, Advertisers & More

Thanks for the info!

Majic · 01-17-2010, 09:11 PM

God poor yanks seems your government is in everything these days.

papajohn56 · 01-18-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Majic

God poor yanks seems your government is in everything these days.

this comes from the country where there are cameras on every corner and that wants to ban mugs made from glass because people can fight with them

KaniGT5 · 01-18-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mihnea007

YouTube - Don't Talk to Cops, Part 1

+rep , what an excellent video(s).

zingo · 02-25-2010, 12:50 AM

Great video.. so glad the fed is doing something about this nonsense!

honestbrett · 02-26-2010, 02:53 PM

It's so hard to risist order those stupid books. I mean, you're up late, you've obviously got no life or some kind of sleeping disorder and BAM a guy pops on screen in a nice suit standing next to his fancy car and there many beautiful women lounging around his pool. Then he tells me I can be just like him! Damn, the pressure is just too much. And it's so easy too, just one phone call and I can make internet millions.
I'm glad the feds are stepping in to save me from myself!

SeaTownJosh · 02-27-2010, 06:22 PM

The truth about becoming rich is were overthinking it. We think there is a huge process when infact i have made some decent money doing simple things.

That said the key to making money is a good formula.

SeaTownJosh · 02-27-2010, 06:26 PM

O i forgot does anybody think rich dad poor dad is a scam. Im so sick to my stomach because i have seen a video recently of his real estate training program. And it looked to be a scam. People paid 500$ and they tried to get people to use their credit cards to get 100K limit so they could buy trailer park homes.

That said i cashflow works. I mean i dont know what to think anymore. It makes me sick to my stomach to think that its a scam. But some the information peter schiff agrees with.

IDK anymore.

Killer Copy · 03-08-2010, 06:10 PM

Jeff Paul seems to get a slap on the wrist every couple years and the guy that sold " Enzyte " got 20 years in prison. Go figure.

GerardWon · 04-01-2010, 09:17 AM

^ Holy shit -- Smiling Bob's in da klink?!?

kelhalla2 · 04-01-2010, 10:25 AM

kevin trudeau is also amazingly teflon-y. dude keeps coming back with his scams every couple of years.

07-02-2009, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
envision Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Feds, states announce major action against get rich quick schemes You'll find several "good friends" listed: Google Money Tree, Grants For You Now, ... FTC Cracks Down on Scammers Trying to Take Advantage of the Economic Downturn Mindboggling numbers: "John Beck/Mentoring of America, two principals, and three purported "inventors" marketed three get-rich-quick schemes, duping hundreds of thousands of consumers into paying approximately $300 million." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-02-2009, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
zeroglory Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 120 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Don't make outrageous promises. Oh wait, that would f*ck my business model too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-02-2009, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
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07-02-2009, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
gravearc Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 42 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Hah, reading that press release gave me ideas to market shit. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2009, 11:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
nmwando Credworthy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: raleigh Posts: 760 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I am not mentally sick but "charged $197 for the opportunity to become a “certified” rebate processor, earning as much as $225 per hour" now that is just plain fucking funny. People actually sign up for that stuff.. hahahhaha I love the john Beck stuff though.. nothing gets me going than an informercial producing money mak.. ahem whats the fancy wickedfire name for this.. oh sry Biz ops . I love those informercials. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Front page ipad 2 covers - check out the auction. https://flippa.com/2668883-first-page-for-ipad-2-covers-ecom-store-500-without-trying-organic-sales**

07-30-2009, 10:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
bprimeelite Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 776 iTrader: 2 / 100%	In my opinion if they do away with this then the feds also need to do away with every other scheme almost every major retailer uses to make you think you are getting a lot more than you paid for. Even the man Billy Mays pushed products that were scammy as they hooked you in with the first item then right when you are paying you have to pay $50 for shipping and handling. If you are going to regulate one thing you have to regulate them all. With those books it is like any other, some have good info and others suck thats why you read legit reviews. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-16-2009, 02:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
supersundas Affiliate Markedurrr Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: On the interwebz Posts: 158 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yo mighty putty worked for me! RIP Billy Mays Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-16-2009, 03:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
CorrectAD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 635 iTrader: 7 / 100%	might be a good time to do something like this: 20k per month using this system Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ collecting ip addresses was way cooler than this godamn signature...

11-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
behnk01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: massachusetts Posts: 277 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Sure makes us look like saints doesn't it? Maybe further down the line they'll out all their friends, and resources such as wickedfire as a plea bargain. You all wouldn't be laughing when you get dragged into that mess. Don't shit where you eat. Stop trying to become a one week rich kid. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-13-2009, 01:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
blue141 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 143 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Oh, wait, only the federal government is allowed to run a scam...i.e. the illegal tax system....quit competing with the government! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-21-2009, 06:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
iprofit Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 106 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Why does everyone hate us so much, lol and everyone ask why we are the only venture that is not considered a profession Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-24-2009, 04:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
SandnSurf Life's a Beach! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 366 iTrader: 18 / 100%	Jim Edwards interviews the FTC Assistant Deputy re: IM Q&A With FTC Re: Bloggers, Affiliates, Advertisers & More Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-17-2010, 09:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
Majic Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 74 iTrader: 2 / 100%	God poor yanks seems your government is in everything these days. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-25-2010, 12:50 AM	#27 (permalink)
zingo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,479 iTrader: 86 / 100%	Great video.. so glad the fed is doing something about this nonsense! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-26-2010, 02:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
honestbrett Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 72 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's so hard to risist order those stupid books. I mean, you're up late, you've obviously got no life or some kind of sleeping disorder and BAM a guy pops on screen in a nice suit standing next to his fancy car and there many beautiful women lounging around his pool. Then he tells me I can be just like him! Damn, the pressure is just too much. And it's so easy too, just one phone call and I can make internet millions. I'm glad the feds are stepping in to save me from myself! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Eleven2 Web Hosting \| Serving the Internet since 2004 ■ Shared, Reseller, VPS & Dedicated, Done Right! 360 Dart - Business Email Done Right!

02-27-2010, 06:22 PM	#29 (permalink)
SeaTownJosh Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 152 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The truth about becoming rich is were overthinking it. We think there is a huge process when infact i have made some decent money doing simple things. That said the key to making money is a good formula. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-27-2010, 06:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
SeaTownJosh Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 152 iTrader: 0 / 0%	O i forgot does anybody think rich dad poor dad is a scam. Im so sick to my stomach because i have seen a video recently of his real estate training program. And it looked to be a scam. People paid 500$ and they tried to get people to use their credit cards to get 100K limit so they could buy trailer park homes. That said i cashflow works. I mean i dont know what to think anymore. It makes me sick to my stomach to think that its a scam. But some the information peter schiff agrees with. IDK anymore. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-08-2010, 06:10 PM	#31 (permalink)
Killer Copy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Jeff Paul seems to get a slap on the wrist every couple years and the guy that sold " Enzyte " got 20 years in prison. Go figure. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-01-2010, 09:17 AM	#32 (permalink)
GerardWon Racing Is Life... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC area, USA Posts: 1,479 iTrader: 8 / 100%	^ Holy shit -- Smiling Bob's in da klink?!? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ ... Everything Else Is Just Waiting. Senna Lives!

04-01-2010, 10:25 AM	#33 (permalink)
kelhalla2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 390 iTrader: 19 / 100%	kevin trudeau is also amazingly teflon-y. dude keeps coming back with his scams every couple of years. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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